Ira R. Simon, DDS
Periodontics and Dental Implants
Corte Madera and Novato, CA
415-924-2501 and 415-897-7770
Careful management of extraction sockets after tooth extraction prevents unsightly bone loss and provides a better cosmetic outcome for tooth replacement.
When teeth are removed the jawbone tends to collapse, resulting in the loss of bone that will aid in the support of an implant or possibly allow a more natural contour of tissue under a bridge. Ridge preservation is just preserving the shape of your upper or lower jaws to help accomodate future reconstruction of the area.